Senior Global Commodity Manager, Electrical

Description

United Safety and Survivability Corporation is committed to delivering the most innovative and reliable safety and survivability solutions our customers can trust to protect life and property. As the global leader in our industry, we push boundaries by utilizing innovation to highly engineer and produce the next generation of safety and survivability technologies.

At United Safety we're solving our industry's most important problems with talented individuals who share our passion to change the world. Our culture is fast-paced, energetic and innovative. We work to build an inclusive environment in which everyone, regardless of gender, race, religion, age, or background, can do their best work. We are fully committed to continuous growth and advancement; we will reinvest profits and resources into our employees, our processes and product innovation.

Job Title: Senior Global Commodity Manager- Electrical

Department: Supply Chain

Classification: Exempt

Summary: The Senior Commodity Manager- Electrical, will be responsible for strategic supplier management and sourcing for the global Electrical category within the global supply base. You will work closely with Supply Chain leadership and team members, as well as engineering, quality, and global teams, to implement and execute our vision for the worldwide supply base. This position will have significant ongoing responsibilities, including long-term efficiency improvements in material costs, establishing contractual-based relationships, and ensuring overall on-time delivery to our customers. This involves balancing cost, quality, and cash, while providing support to regional businesses.

Responsibilities: As the Senior Commodity Manager- Electrical, you will:

• Embrace a culture that is aligned to the United Safety's "Great Place to Work" value drivers and Culture Principles.
• Lead Commercial relationship for the supply base for the Global Electrical category.
• Focus on program management, focusing on the key TTI in our Strategic goals (AIP) for 2025 under Procurement.
• Support the TTI's and AIP for SIOP for OTD and Inventory through supplier strategies to drive the right material at the right time.
• Lead your category efforts to support product launches at early stages of development
• Be involved in earlier discussions to ensure the commercial side is supported from the inception of the program.
• Implement supplier partner strategies and operational start of production.
• Drive VAVE, make/buy and sole source mitigation strategies for your category.
• Drive and own Total cost down initiatives with engineering and finance teams by design modifications, resourcing and pure negotiations with supply base
• Maintain knowledge of market industry trends within area of expertise and communicate potential impact on business.
• Monitor supplier market regularly; identify opportunities resulting from market shifts and take advantage of such shifts.
• Develop reports that measure performance and drive change throughout the supply chain.
• Manage commodities to ensure compliance with United Safety's commercial and brand requirements, including but not limited to; (1) pricing and cost competitiveness, (2) on-time delivery and shipping requirements and (3) quality requirements.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

You're a great fit for this position if this describes you;

• BS degree Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering or equivalent experience.
• Self-starter with the ability to adapt interpersonal styles and techniques to influence at all levels of the organization.
• Academic coursework or Industry experience in financial accounting and Negotiations
• 5 - 7 years' experience in Procurement or Materials, with focus on Supplier Development, Strategic and Low-Cost Region Sourcing.
• Customer-focused attitude, with high level of professionalism and discretion.
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality, establish trust and credibility, and act with integrity.
• Detail-oriented, resourceful, diligent with strong time management skills and strong judgment and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent English communication skills.
• Experience working with electronic, electrical components and trained to understand the functionality of those components.
• Able to travel up to 50% for travel to internal/external benchmarking and general business needs, including: supplier and site support, executive-level meetings, and team meetings.
• Previous experience in a manufacturing organization, with make vs. buy decision making.
• Proficient in computer software: MS Applications Word, Excel, and understanding of ERP systems.
• Strong cross functional project management skills.
• CPIM or CSCP certification a plus.
• Safety is at the forefront of your mind and you follow all policies to promote a safe working environment at United Safety.
• You bring with you a positive attitude and the ability to work cohesively in a team environment.